November 5–8, 2026
2026 Guest Speakers
Novelists, poets, publishers and journalists from the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and the world — gathered on Tortola under the theme “Mouth Open, Story Jump Out”.
Etaf RumSpeaker
Ingrid PersaudSpeaker · Facilitator
Claire AdamSpeaker
Diana McCaulaySpeaker
Karen LordSpeaker
Anthony JosephSpeaker
Carol MitchellSpeaker
Lilliam RiveraSpeaker · Facilitator
Chris JacksonSpeaker
Ryan BachooSpeaker
Johnny TempleModerator
Elise DillsworthSpeaker
Omaya Sosa PascualSpeaker
Eishar BrarSpeaker
Monique ClescaSpeaker
Alake PilgrimModerator
Safiyya ChanceJudge
Traci O’DeaModerator
Robert Swain JrSpeaker
Charis HoyteModerator
André Braithwaite, MBEModerator
Tiphanie YaniqueSpeaker
Brent HoyteSpeaker
Derron SandyHost
Richard GeorgesSpeaker
Marsha MassiahSpeaker
Yona DeshommesModerator
Suzette Camile BuchananSpeaker
Collin ButlerSpeaker
Dr. Michelle MartinSpeaker
Dr. Virginia RubaineModerator
Rhakim TodmanSpeaker
Yara LiceagaSpeaker · Facilitator
Kamaal LettsomeSpeaker
Natalia OliveroModerator
Eunice BedminsterSpeaker
Freeman RogersModerator
Keshia Davis-BarnesMC
Janice StouttSpeaker
Thea CookeSpeaker
Kailah ThomasSpeaker
Dominique deCastroSpeaker
MonéaSpeaker
Khalarni RiversSpeaker